Poems and Poets

Hey everyone, and welcome to the last Saturday Snapshot of the year!!! I'm going to start a new mini-series on my blog within Saturday Snapshot. This time, I'll be sharing pictures from a family trip to Chile way back in 2008. All credits for the pictures go to my dad for these pictures! *This meme is hosted by westemetromommyreads.com Today I'll be showing you some pictures of Santiago and the towns of Patagonia. Next week, I'll share pictures of the wildlife we encountered in Patagonia. A view of Santiago

Ask a question, Don't take no for an answer Force a matter, Give halfway through Blame the model, Don't consider yourself Calculate the logic, Remove all emotion

Hey guys- it's time for the final reading update of 2016!* I didn't get much reading done this week, but I really don't want to miss out on the last memes of the year... *This meme is co-hosted by unleashingreaders.com and teachmentortexts.com

Hey Everyone! I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*! This week I'll be sharing with you a few pictures from a trip my family and I took to Acapulco (Mexico) way back in 2008. *This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com 

The next book in the series Publication Date: April 27th 2003 Genre: Realistic Fiction My Goodreads Rating: 4/5 Source:  Own Copy I initially stumbled upon this book while surfing through my Goodreads Recommendations. I'm quite glad that I decided to pick it up, because while it's not one of my favorites, it's an arguably light read and an interesting perspective on friendship.  Lydia Hoffman, a cancer survivor and ardent knitter, decides to "affirm her life" by opening a knitting shop. Knitting and her father were the two main things that helped her get through her bout of cancer, and now that her father was gone, she had decided to set up her life as a knitter. A Good Yarn would be home to knitting classes and exquisite yarns that she'd love to use herself. To her sister though, this idea seemed incomprehensible.

Winding down the streets, A Young Girl,  Unruffled by the Breeze, Untroubled by her speed, Undeterred by the size of the lane. Undisturbed by the color, Of her bike or her hair, Unperturbed by the stains, On her shoes or her shirt, A Young Girl,  Winds Down the Streets.

It's time for the final few reading updates of 2016! IMWAYR (Kid lit version) is a meme hosted by unleashingreaders.com and teachmentortexts.com . Today I'll be sharing with you the progress I've made on my Goodreads Challenge as well as the reading I've managed to finish this week. I had planned on reading 100 books this year. Unfortunately, it seems like that won't be a possibility. I'm currently reading my 90th book, so I'm hoping to finish 95 books this year. It's a little bit disappointing to finish five books away from my goal, but my goal is still ten books more than what I read last year, and progress is what counts, right?

Hey Guys! It's time for another Saturday Snapshot*! Last Week, I got to attend a wedding in Kolkatta (India), and participate in all the traditional customs. One of those customs involves applying Mehndi, or Henna to all the girls hands. This week, I'm sharing some pictures of the ceremony with you. *This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com  Applying the Mehndi

Would you dare To get closer To a being that's dead That's alive in spirit But dark in it's head? Would you mind Getting nearer A Person that's changed That's the same in spirit But different in their head? Would you feel fine Walking slowly With a stranger you just met That's similar in spirit But random in your head? -Poem Fanatic

Hey Guys! I'm back with another reading update! I actually managed to read a lot more than I thought I would this past week, which is why I'm back sharing with you. This meme is co-hosted by unleashingreaders.com and teachmentortexts.com  I finished reading " The Good Earth" by Pearl S Buck. I was slightly hesitant going into this classic, because it was the unabridged version and seemed quite slow. Surprisingly, I found that even though the book was based in China and written by an American, there was no prejudice in the book.

"The Soldier" by Rupert Brooke is a testimony to the love and pride men felt towards their nation, before the First World War. "Under an English Heaven" is the most prominent line in the poem, that truly brings out the theme of patriotism and nationalism.  Brooke does not fill his poem with extravagant images or ostentatious depictions, rather, he uses simple words to express his profound love for his nation. The words that he uses, such as "laughter, learnt of friends" give way to reminiscences of fond memories, allowing the reader to delve into their own mind and evaluate the greatness of their country.

The liquid of life, Drips with a meaning, Never Unearthed, For it was custom,  That mandated it The marks of a whip, Burn with a meaning, Never unearthed, For it was custom, That allowed it

                                                                    An Idiosyncrasy, You'll find in me A slip of the tongue, A Breath of the lung                                                                    An Idiosyncrasy, If you would please, To Bear in your soul My sweet tongue roll                                                                     An Idiosyncrasy, You'll find in me An Idiosyncrasy, That's me -Poem Fanatic ...

Where the natural, Melts into the creation, Molded by the hands of an era, Propelled by the minds of a generation  Where the memories of a past, Blend into relaxation Guided by the feet anew, Blessed by the hearts of a generation Where the waters, Churn into an activity, Assisted by the yearning of an era, Continued by the hearts,  Of a Generation  -Poem Fanatic

By the Crow's Eye, The city is a tiny, Urban area of destruction By the Peasant's Eye, The city is a large,  Urban area of opportunity  By the Tree's Eye, The city is a vast, Urban area of death By the resident's Eye, The city is a huge, Urban area of normality By the foreigner's Eye, The city is a massive, Urban area of pollution  The City is viewed, By the Eyes of Many, Not just the resident The city should be considered, By the Eyes of Many, Not just of the resident.  -Poem Fanatic

Publication Date: April 14th 2009 Genre: Fiction, Grief My Goodreads Rating: 4/5 Source:  Own Copy  Hey Everyone! I don't know if you remember, but a while ago I mentioned that I'd like to review "Life Without Summer" by Lynne Griffin . I was scrolling through my posts today, and I realized that I never actually did! So without much ado, here I go!  Tessa Gray's life is ruined when she loses her young daughter, Abby, to a hit and run accident. As she struggles to get over her grief, she confides in Celia a therapist her family has encouraged her to see. Tessa's unfortunate situation is worsened by the incompetent police officers who claim that they will never be able to solve this case. As the story continues, more of Celia's broken family is revealed, and through the novel the readers develop a bond with both characters.

Hey Everyone! I'm back with an analysis of a poem- after a LONG time! Today, I'll be analyzing the imagery used in Ronald Reddy's "The Lost City". It's a simple read, but has an interesting theme and underlying message. Hope you enjoy!

Hey Everyone! It's time for another reading update! I think I made good progress on my reading this week, and am happy to say that I finished two books. IMWAYR is hosted by unleashingreaders.com and teachmentortexts.com

Hello Everyone, I'm back with another poem. My intention while writing this poem was to subtly imply that memories are experiences, and it doesn't matter whether they're good ones or bad ones. They are a platform for education and awareness and shouldn't be hidden. I had hoped to question the common practice of hiding the embarrassing moments in one's life. You may not want to display them, but you don't have to delete them either. What do you think? Do you agree with my perspective or do you have one of your own? Memories: Store the beautiful, Ensure the ugly is hidden, But only from public view For the memories will always remain, As long as they are allowed Challenge the conscious, To delve deep into the subconscious To extract the painful, To merge with the joyous For the memories will behave, As they are instructed Do not fear the act of forgetting,  Cherish it with open arms,  Relive your memories While the memorie...

Hello everyone! I'm back with another IMWAYR* post- or a reading update. * This meme is hosted by unleashingreaders.com and teachmentortexts.com I finished reading "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown this week. I'd started the series backwards, and I finally borrowed this book from a friend to complete the series. The series is about a Harvard symbology professor who uses his talent to solve mysteries. You could wait for my review of this book, or check out my review of Inferno here.  I also finished reading "Pretty Little Liars" by Sara Shepard. It's not a book that I wanted to read, but I was in a reading slump, and wanted a quick light read. The book was okay, but I wouldn't recommend it to any of you. I am currently reading "This Adventure Ends" by Emma Miller. It's about a young girl who forms strong bonds with a popular girl and her twin. I'm liking it so far, but I'm not sure if I'll love it at the end. What hav...

The Journey Begins,  Without room for doubt,  Second-guesses, Or quitters The Journey Begins,  Transporting to a new milieu,  Straining friendships,  Tearing bonds The Journey Begins,  Changing lifestyles,  Challenging cultures,  Forming relationships The Journey Never Ends, The Journey is unique, The Journey of travel, The Journey of modern life -Poem Fanatic

Engulfed by an eerie mist, Drowning in the deep dark waters, Scratched by the long grass blades, Exhausted from her nightmare, She tries to escape

Hey everyone, I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*, further elaborating on my trip to Brussels way back in 2007. Hope you enjoy your weekend! *This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com

I'll grant you a wish I'll change your life But don't expect me to believe I'll help you rise I'll help you conquer But don't expect me to believe Pretend for a minute Pretend for another But don't expect me to believe  -Poem Fanatic

Hey Guys! It's time for another reading update! This week wasn't a very busy week, but I somehow managed to neglect my reading. I was really looking forward to a book that refused to cooperate with me.  I wanted to read the Survivor's Guide To Family Hapiness by . This isn't a self-help book, but a fiction novel about a broken family. For some reason though, it just refused to download on the Kindle!  I'm currently reading Life Without Summer by Lynne Griffin, and I'm really enjoying it so far. I don't think this classifies as Young Adult, so I'm going to categorize it as Adult Fiction. It's about a mother who loses a child and her therapist- but also about so much more. I didn't finish any other books, but I dedicated my week to getting two reviews out, which I'm happy about, and working on some tweaks for the blog. Happy Reading to all of you!!

Hey Everyone! I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*. I finished my mini-series on my trip to Scandinavia in my last post. This week, I'll be starting another mini-series- this time about a trip I made way back in 2007 to Brussels, Belgium.  *This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com

Publication Date: July 31st 2012 Genre: Realistic Fiction ( in a historical setting) My Goodreads Rating: 4/5 Source:  Own Copy Hey everyone! I'm back with a book review. I was supposed to upload this one sometime last week, but I completely forgot about it...whoops! Anyway, today I'll be reviewing M.L. Stedman's "The Light Between Oceans ".  This book was the Goodreads' Choice Winner for 2012, so when my mom recommended it to me, I decided to give it a go. Admittedly, I was a little hesitant at first, because for some reason the story didn't sound very interesting to me at the time. Once I got into it though, I was really happy with my choice.    Tom Sherbourne served in the Australian/British forces in the first war, and after four years on the fronts, he's come back to serve in the lifeguard committe. He's sent to Janus Rock, a quiet island almost a day away from the coast. Not too long into the story, he marries Isabel, a bold, carin...

Clarity lies within they say, It's the fog of the cities, That prohibits clarity Clarity is not necessary, Or so they convey. For when the rulers decide, Clarity walks away Clarity is in peace of mind Clarity comes from a prayer Clarity is nothing they say, But what the rulers have said Clarity is in freedom, Clarity is in choice Clarity does not come only from one, Clarity comes from life. -Poem Fanatic

Publication Date: March 22nd 2011 Genre: Realistic Fiction, Grief My Goodreads Rating: 4/5 Source:  Own Copy This novel was a recommendation by my mom, and I was surprisingly  interested in the story right from the beginning. I can't say that this book has been on my to-read list for a long time, but I simply can't understand why I didn't pick up this book earlier!  Night Road by Kristin Hannah follows the story of a young teen who's been in the foster care system since she can remember. Alexa (or Lexi) has finally found her permanent home with her Great Aunt. Her social worker enrolls her in a prestigious high school, where she befriends Mia, an introvert who's twin brother is the school's most popular boy.

Hey everyone! I'm back with my weekly reading update. This meme is co-hosted by teachmentortexts.com and unleashingreaders.com . Let's diver right in, shall we?

Feast your eyes, Feast your heart Feast your mind On what could've been Starve your bones Starve your nerves Starve your mind On what has been given -Poem Fanatic

Hey Everyone! I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*. This week, I'll be concluding my mini-series on my trip to Scandinavia. *This meme is hosted by Westmetromommyreads.com A street well known for it's shops 

Count the stars  That line the skies Count the tears That scar a face You will find  The numbers are the same Count the stars Tonight Count the stars  That line the skies Count the pieces of a game You will find The numbers are the same Count the stars Tonight -Poem Fanatic

Pacing is not her style She strides, She never struts Murmuring is not her style She announces, She never shouts

Hey guys! I'm back with another IMWAYR* post!!! I chose not to upload posts in between because I was too busy to have any good reading progress- but I'm back on my feet. *It's Monday, What Are You Reading? is co-hosted by unleashingreaders.com and teachmentortexts.com

Hello Everyone! I'm back for another Saturday Snapshot, hosted by westmetromommyreads.com . This post will also be about my trip to Norway.

Publication Date: February 7th 2012 Genre: Post-apocalyptic, Dystopia, Young Adult My Goodreads Rating: 2/5 Source: Borrowed Hello Everyone! I'm back with another book review- I know it's been a very long time since I uploaded one. I recently finished reading Delirium, by Lauren Oliver. This is a book for fans of Divergent, Hunger Games, Matched or any other post-apocalyptic dystopian books about futuristic societies. I can't say I loved this book, but I didn't dislike it either.

Hold me, With your power Release me, With your control Tear me, In your rage Piece me together, With your soul Maim me, With your flame Trap me, In your spell Frighten me, With your noise Comfort me, With your soul With your soul, Apologize, for the terrors Of your mind With your soul, Convey, your love Of life With your soul, Let us know,  You love us Evermore With your soul You shall grow From the flower To the tree -Poem Fanatic

Pretence is no longer a game Pretend if you must Pretend if there is no option Pretence can be useful Pretend to have the joy If it will spare someone's pain Pretence won't harm you Till the very end Pretend to love it then Pretence is no longer a game -Poem Fanatic

Hey guys! I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot, in continuation with my mini-series about my trip to Scandinavia. This post will be about Norway, and all credits for pictures go to my dad for this series. Cottage where we stayed

Blossom,  A bloom you're meant to be Nurture, The rain is your feed Enchant me, A magical world awaits

Don't dare to move away Don't dare to stay in one place Don't dare to be the one Don't dare to be no one Don't dare to call out your fears Don't dare to remain silent Don't dare to help a friend Don't dare to watch again Don't dare to make a change Don't dare to sit on the side Don't dare to reject your friends Don't dare to stay alone -Poem Fanatic

Hey Guys! I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*. Today, I'll be starting a mini-series of my trip to Scandinavia a few years ago. This post is based on Copenhagen. Hope you enjoy your weekend! *This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com View of Castle from across the Lake

I agree, That it's been a while It's been some time I know I believe That it'll all come back It's been some time I agree I understand It won't be as great Because it's been a while I know I assert The time has done me good That it's been some time I agree -Poem Fanatic

Dim, the lights flicker Dark, the lights are no longer Scuffles, something moves Shrieks, something dares her Breathing in, inhaling poison Breathing out, unable to let it go Close her eyes, the horrors sing Open them, the horrors dance Burning, her throat has retched Parched, yet it longs for more Lying, she needs to stretch Standing, she shall soon collapse Close her eyes, the horrors sing Open them, the horrors dance -Poem Fanatic

Together, always Separate, always Chained, always Free, always Destined, always Lost, always Decisive, always But what was always? -Poem Fanatic

Publication Date: May 6th 2014 Genre: Historical Fiction My Goodreads Rating: 5/5 Source:  Borrowed Hello Everyone! I'm back with a book review after a long time- but I promise this one was worth waiting for. I'll be reviewing Anthony Doerr's "All the Light We Cannot See" today, and trust me, just as soon as you read the book you'll understand why I love it so much.  Doerr's novel, set in the Second World War, revolves around the life of a blind French girl and an orphaned German Boy. Flitting through years and countries, Anthony Doerr depicts marvelously the struggles of life during a war, no matter which character he is writing about.

As she lay among the stars She breathed the light of honesty She rid herself of deception She found herself in a pure world As she lay among the stars She made her commitment She made herself better She blossomed into being As she lay among the stars She guided the world She grew into a true human She cleared herself of fears But it was only, As she lay among the stars That these thoughts were the truth For when she lay upon the grass What she was among the stars Was a mere memory -Poem Fanatic

Hey everyone, I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*! Unfortunately, my mini-series on my trip to Turkey has come to an end. This week, I'll be sharing some pictures of traditional celebrations in Mexico that honour the dead on "Dia de Los Muertos". I lived there for a while, and was fortunate enough to be able to view and partake in  the festivities. * This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com Decorative Urn

If there's too much There's pain in your mind If you don't have any There's a craving in your heart No matter how much you take No matter how little  There'll be a craving in your heart Whether it be to fulfill Or to complete By necessity Or because of that craving in your heart -Poem Fanatic

Hey everyone! I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*. This week, I'll be sharing the last few pictures from  my trip to Turkey. Stay tuned for another mini-series! * This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com Turkish dancers

There's an endless path Guiding your life It's never supposed to end When you have to walk in the forest On a path that doesn't exist Remind yourself You're helping to elongate The path you were once on There's an endless path Guiding your life It's never supposed to end One day you'll find That it's over And you'll be lost But when you journey on Remind yourself You're helping to elongate The path that you were once on

The moment's disappeared It's been a while  I can't remember it anymore The hour's gone as though  It was a second It's been a short one I can't remember it anymore Where's it gone? I wonder to myself Why is the things we want Will never show themselves? Hiding in the shadows They'll show themselves  One day Until then That moment's disappeared The hour's gone as though It was a second I can't remember it anymore -Poem Fanatic

Hello everyone! I'm back with another IMWAYR post. This meme is hosted by unleashingreaders.com and teachmentortexts.com . I didn't blog about my reading week last week because I felt it was quite uneventful. However, this week I have a little more to share, so let's get right into the post.

Hey everyone! I'm back with another post about my trip to Turkey a few years ago. This is part of the Saturday Snapshot meme, hosted by westmetromommyreads.com . Medusa's head

The thrill is gone It's gone away  It isn't coming back For a while now The buzz has died down No one else cares They aren't going to care For a while now When it comes back There will be buzz But that's for the world to decide And they won't decide For a while now While you continue To be mesmerized  The world has moved on They won't return  For a while now They won't realize The endless charm They understand it For a while now -Poem Fanatic

Publication Date: February 11th 2016 Genre: Friendship, Young Adult Fiction My Goodreads Rating: 4/5 Source:  Borrowed Hello Everyone! It's been a while since I last reviewed a book, so today I'm going to share with you my thoughts on a book I recently read- Beautiful Broken Things by Sara Barnard . It was a great book, and although it may sound like a typical novel about friendship and trust, this book has interesting characters, realistic scenarios, and a great story line.  This book was recommended to me by a friend, and I'll admit that I was a little skeptical about the novel at first. It seems like your everyday friendship and self-destruction novel, but it's so much more than that. Cadman and Rosie have been best friends for ten years, even though they're not in the same school. They embody the spirit of the saying "opposites attract". While Cadman is shy and timid, Rosie is loud and out-going in the best way.

The time hasn't come The moment isn't great The situation is bad The time isn't right The moment will come The time too The situation will become better The time too will come It will always be an excuse It will always block your path The time that isn't right The moment that isn't perfect The time will never be amazing The day will always bring sorrow The moment will pass by The time will never come -Poem Fanatic

Hey guys, I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*. Today I'll be starting a new mini-series, about my trip to Turkey back in 2013. It was a great trip, but I don't have a lot of pictures. This series will be quite short, lasting maybe three or four posts.   Enjoy your weekend!  *This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com A small "rest" restaurant along the trek that had individual cabanas for each customer group

Put it away It isn't that hard Push it off It won't kill you Slide it off the glass Thrash it on the floor Make life better For the people around you I promise you won't die If you don't It'll suddenly be My time to shine That I'm sure  You won't stand So push it away Before I do I promise it won't kill you It won't kill you I promise -Poem Fanatic

Hold on, Don't take that step Wait for the moment The one you're told is best Hold on, Are you sure? Do you think that prize is yours? Should you try at all? Hold on, Stay right where you are Remain on par, Don't try to move ahead Hold on It doesn't seem great It's better than worse But it isn't the best Hold on, Till you're absolutely sure Nothing's in the way Victory's yours -Poem Fanatic

Publication Date: January 1st 2009 Genre: Historical Fiction My Goodreads Rating: 4/5 Source:  Own Copy Hello everyone! Today, I'm going to be reviewing "Raiders from the North" by Alex Rutherford. It is the first book in her "Empire of the Moghul" series, and revolves around the life of the first Mughal emperor, Babur.  Babur became king of Ferghana at the young age of 12, following the death of his father. From the moment of his coronation till his last few breaths, Babur's life was one of danger, ambition, courage and war. He lost control of his lands several times, but came back to build an empire in India ( that was previously known as Hindustan).  The book takes us through the long journeys that Babur undertook as a child, and shows us his growth from a King to an Emperor, and from a warrior to a leader.  Rutherford tells her tale as a narrative from the third person point-of-view, and creates fictional characters along the way. Most of the...

Hey everyone! I'm back with another reading update for IMWAYR. This meme is hosted by unleashingreaders.com and teachmentortexts.com . I've had quite a good reading week, and I've made good progress with my reading challenges as well.  I finished reading " The Leaving " by Tara Altebrando . I loved the book. It was different, thrilling and suspenseful. Look out for a review of this book soon. This book was 432 pages, and therefore counts for my Big Book Challenge, which ends on September 5th this year.

Hey Everyone, it's time for another snapshot*! I've shared with you all of the pictures from my trip to Singapore, so today I'll be sharing pictures from a trip I took to Shimla in the winter of  2014. Shimla is the capital of a North Indian State, and it can be quite cold!  Enjoy your weekend. *This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com Overview of the city

What it was  I don't recall Because it fell apart Too soon for me to realize If my heart was yours at all I wonder now as I am free Did you ever care Or was it my mind That you sought For yourself? What I did I don't remember But I know it was for you Did you think I wouldn't realize? (That my heart was never yours) As I dwelled upon your words I understood that they were orders And I was reminded that is was for you It's always for you -Poem Fanatic

Shine,  With your Angelic Glow, Light up this dim world of ours, Guide with your indirect light, The path we should tread upon Shine, With your Angelic Glow, Thrust away the grey figures Replace them with your envoys  Shine, With your Angelic Glow, Remind us in this dim world of ours Of the path that was tread upon And the path that should be walked Shine,  With your Angelic Glow For one last moment Till I let go -Poem Fanatic

Hello everyone! I'm back with another IMWAYR* post. It's been a while since my last reading update- and I've read a lot of books since then. I'm just going to write about this last week though.  I finished reading " United as one " by Pittacus Lore, the last book in the Lorien Legacies. I didn't like it as much as I thought I would, but it was quite gripping, and a good ending to the series. This book was more than 400 pages, and so it counted for my  The Lorien Legacies are one of the only series I've ever read about aliens- but it did feel quite like a normal series after the first book.   I also finished reading " Cards on the Table" by Agatha Christie . I'm absolutely loving it so far, and I think it may be one of my favourite Christie novels! I'm currently reading " Brothers at War " by Alex Rutherford . It's the second book in "The Moghul Empire" series, and it's about Humayun. I'm enjoying...

Hey everyone! I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot.* I had a great time with my cousin in Singapore, and one of the first places she took me to was the South East Asia Aquarium. Today I'll be sharing some pictures of the creatures there. *This meme is hosted by  westmetromommyreads.com Some "mushroom" jellyfish

If I could, I would,  I know I'd do it, If I should Should I? Be that strong? Or should I  Be weaker than I was? Hide from my heart Hide from my soul Hide from my life If I could  I would I know I'd do it If I could -Poem Fanatic

Flexible glass, Sits on a bed of green Pearls of white Lay on the surface While domes form  Over top Streaks of blue  And streaks of green Marbled into white The soft breeze Carries the soothing scent The one that belongs to  Dew -Poem Fanatic

She was a daydream She was a nightmare She was nothing  But the perfect scare She was perfect That's what she was Until she wasn't  The Perfect girl went away She had wings sprout Out of her spine She was the perfect girl Who knew how to fly Until they decided That she wasn't great  She didn't deserve them The wings went away She's no longer a daydream She's been a nightmare Way too many times She's been a perfect scare She doesn't want greatness She doesn't want fame She wants to be a living thing She doesn't want to be a dream -Poem Fanatic

Hey everyone, I'm back with another Saturday Snapshot*. I'm taking you on my trip to the OCBC Skywalk, in Singapore. This Skywalk is in between two "Super-trees", that are made of strong metal, and are a prominent part of the Singapore skyline. *This meme is hosted by westmetromommyreads.com View from atop the skywalk. This view is of the more secluded part of "Gardens by the Bay"

There was a time I knew what I wanted There was a place That used to give me it I ruled the world At least the one that was mine I wasn't alone But there wasn't a crowd all the time There was a time When life meant happiness Sugar and hearts That used to give me it -Poem Fanatic

You won't let me get a word in So I have to scream You won't listen just like that So I start to weep You stop caring the second I Contradict your speech You then think of your pride So you start to scream It wouldn't be my fault If you let me speak The second you deny my speech I will start to bleed But what you fail to see Is that you stopped listening So you started this whole thing. -Poem fanatic

I never thought That this day would come That you would end up Chaining my life I never knew That this day would come That you'd keep me And my thoughts a prisoner I never considered it That this day could come That you'd torment me For your pride I never had to hope That today wouldn't come That there wouldn't be a day When you'd refuse to listen I never felt That you would be my devil That you would be my enemy But that day has come -Poem Fanatic

I don't need an explanation I don't your guarantees I don't need your reactions I don't need an apology I don't need your helping hand I don't need your cheerful smile I don't need a favour  from you I don't need your make-up time I don't want it Whatever you're offering I don't need it I'm fine without you there I don't want it Whatever you say is mine I don't need it I'm fine without it in my life -Poem Fanatic

Hey everyone! It's time for another Saturday Snapshot, and this week I'll be sharing some more pictures of my trip to Singapore. These are some snaps of my "tourist detour". I visited the URA, or the Urban Redevelopment Authority in Singapore. My cousin encouraged me to go after having visited the place on a field trip.  This government office is open to the public, and they are able to view all the changes that will be made to the country over the next ten years. Among other things, there are games that help kids understand how hard planning is, a wall that takes us back in time and a 3-D map of the country. Let's get started!  I was really impressed with the whole concept of the URA. It's proof to the citizens that change is going to happen, and it gives the room to move themselves out of or into an area, and also allows them to plan efficiently for the future.

Drop the pebble into the river Skip the stone into the lake Watch out for the ripples Because they'll be there Shake the branch of the tree Snap the stem of the plant Watch out for the leaves Because they'll be there Break down the door Hammer in the nail Watch out for the splinters Because they'll be there -Poem Fanatic

I heard that you, Wanted to go away, Wanted to leave this place, Wanted to do something different I heard that you, Needed a helping hand, Needed a better friend, Needed a way to move on  I heard that you, Wanted to change your name, Wanted to break the rules, Wanted to act like you don't care, I heard that you, Needed a partner in crime, Needed another day Needed something different I heard that you were Practically a  Different person  Than the one you used to be I heard that you Were me But now you're just a  Voice in my head -Poem Fanatic